Making an Impact: How Your Support Shapes Education

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI — Behind every successful classroom project in the West Bloomfield School District is a community that believes in the power of “Education First.” The West Bloomfield Educational Foundation (WBEF) serves as the bridge between donor generosity and classroom innovation, ensuring that every contribution directly fuels student success.

A Record of Generosity

The impact of donor support is most visible in the consistent growth of the WBEF grant program. For the 2025–2026 school year, community contributions have enabled the foundation to fund 46 proposals totaling $24,698.68. This follows a strong tradition of giving, including:

• 2024–2025: $14,075 distributed across 31 innovative projects.
• 2020–2021: Over $12,800 awarded during the fall mini-grant cycle specifically for “Technology Toys and Learning Tools”.
• Consistently High Approval: In years like 2022–2023, donor support was so robust that the Grant Committee was able to fund 100% of the applications submitted.

Where Your Support Goes

Every dollar donated to the WBEF is an investment in a student’s future. Donor-funded initiatives are carefully selected to enhance the “4 Cs”: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity.

• STEAM and Innovation: Your support brings technology to life through projects like the “Laker STEAM Team” and “Robotics and Coding with iPads”.
• Inclusive Literacy: Donations fund diverse classroom libraries, such as the “Stories That Spark” project and the “Project Lit Book Club,” which ensure all students feel represented in their learning.
• Student Wellness: Support for the whole child is a priority, evidenced by the creation of “Zen Rooms” and “Coping Kits” to help students manage stress and remain focused on their academic goals.

Transforming the Learning Environment

Support from the community doesn’t just provide supplies; it transforms the very spaces where learning happens. From “Outdoor Learning Spaces on Apple Island” to the installation of “Playground Communication Boards” at every elementary school, your contributions make the entire district a more interactive and inclusive place to grow.

The Power of the Community

The WBEF remains dedicated to its mission because of the unwavering support of local families, businesses, and educators. By choosing to support the foundation, you are not just funding a single grant—you are shaping a culture of excellence and innovation that will inspire West Bloomfield students for generations to come.